Try asking ChatGPT this:
Draw a picture of a group of watches showing 20 minutes after 8.

The result will be a group of wristwatches showing 10:10 instead.

Why? It’s because Text-to-Image AI models are trained on billions of images from the internet — and most watch photos online feature 10:10.

And why do watches on the internet always show 10:10?
It’s not random. Watch brands use this time in marketing photos for symmetry, better logo visibility, and to highlight key features. Plus, they believe that the hands of an analog watch showing 10:10 resemble a smiley face, which, in their view, helps boost sales. 🤦

The internet is mostly trying to sell you something — whether it’s a service, brand, idea, or belief… And AI is just another tool that keeps this cycle running. 🤷